Mongolia FIELD ADVISOR

The Field Advisor will work with members of Give2Asia's programs team in San Francisco on their program development and grantmaking goals in Mongolia. The Field Advisors will also be able to work cross-functionally across multiple departments. This is a part-time position with flexible hours, and the Field Advisor will be required to work independently and monitor Give2Asia’s Mongolia grantmaking portfolio in an organized and timely manner.

The Programs Department at Give2Asia is responsible for managing donor relationships and accounts, conducting efficient and effective grantmaking to organizations in the Asia Pacific region, developing new programs in collaboration with donors and grantees, and generating program-related informational and educational communication.

Responsibilities include:

Facilitating the due diligence process for new and prospective grantees in Mongolia as well as existing grantees needing renewals, review due diligence documents that are submitted, and advise Give2Asia as to whether the organization should be considered for Give2Asia grants.

Assisting with the review of new proposals and budgets, including: ensuring timely receipt of proposals and budgets from grantees; reviewing documents to ensure they are complete and in compliance with Give2Asia standards; and communicating with the grantee to verify or clarify information.

Facilitating grants administration for all grants in Mongolia.

Assisting with grant monitoring and reporting, including: conducting mid-point phone check-ins with grantees; grantee site visits, when necessary; advising Give2Asia on the performance of the grantee; ensuring timely receipt of reports from grantees; reviewing all grantee reports to ensure they are complete and in compliance with Give2Asia standards; forwarding reports to San Francisco staff; and communicating with grantee to clarify information in reports, when necessary.

As-needed assistance with translating materials from the local language to English.

Assisting with other activities related to liaising with grantees or providing high quality stewardship to donors, as requested.

Researching and identifying new projects and partners, and conducting needs assessments or other special research, as requested.

Assisting donors and Asia Pacific-based representatives of donors on-site in Mongolia, as requested.

Respond to other requests for assistance from Give2Asia staff in San Francisco.

The Field Advisor must demonstrate strong communication, organizational, and research skills; and commitment to facilitating philanthropy in support of vital, sustainable communities in the Asia Pacific region.

How To Apply

Application deadline: April 30, 2018

To apply, click here. You will be prompted to submit your resume and cover letter.

Give2Asia

Local Knowledge Counts

Give2Asia strengthens communities throughout Asia by building trusted networks for charitable investment.

People investing in charitable programs strive to understand the local context and the impact of their giving. Give2Asia makes it possible to support local organizations in Asia addressing critical issues such as healthcare, education, livelihood, and the environment. We build long-term connections between donors and local programs in Asia by fostering trust and accountability on both sides of the relationship.

Give2Asia has a team of local staff, advisors, and partners that ensure projects are effective, results are transparent, and grant recipients are accountable. We report on activities to certify that projects meet the needs of the target beneficiaries and the donor, and we try to find new ways to expand sources of funding.